| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $12.25 | 5.737% | $12.9528 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 11.650% | $159.5479 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.30 | 11.545% | $41.6063 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.49 | 13.380% | $174.027 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.80 | 3.565% | $23.6128 | $23.61 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.37 | 10.302% | $39.0138 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.43 | 8.717% | $6.9905 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $410.54 | $457.7511 | $457.75 | $457.75 | $457.70 | |